Pâlâh — H6395

Definition

verb

to distinguish (literally or figuratively)

1. to be distinct, marked out, be separated, be distinguished
1. (Niphal)
1. to be distinct, be separated, be distinguished
2. to be wonderful
2. (Hiphil) to make separate, set apart

Usually translated as

sever, put a difference, set apart, make wonderfully, show marvellous, separate

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• endoxázō (G1740)

Occurrences

Pâlâh occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (4), Psalms (2)

• Exodus 8:22 — And I will sever (וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩) in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.
• Exodus 9:4 — And the LORD shall sever (וְהִפְלָ֣ה) between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is the children’s of Israel.
• Exodus 11:7 — But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference (יַפְלֶ֣ה) between the Egyptians and Israel.
• Exodus 33:16 — For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated (וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙), I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
• Psalms 4:3 — But know that the LORD hath set apart (הִפְלָ֣ה) him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
• Psalms 139:14 — I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully (נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי) made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.